Legal Question in Traffic Law in Michigan

Drives responsibilty

Is it really legal for a person to get a $25 ticket pay it and then have the state charge you $250 for the next 3 years for getting the $25 ticket 4 years ago? This law sounds like it came straight from the extortionist handbook.


Asked on 2/13/09, 1:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Drives responsibilty

The Driver's Responsibility Act and fees were enacted several years ago by Governor Granholm, so technically the fees you are talking about are legal.

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Answered on 2/14/09, 8:46 pm


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